View our galleries from the historic events commemorating the Armenian Genocide Centennial in Washington DC.

Images from Centennial Events

NCAGC Logo National Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial

President Serzh Sargsyan President Serzh Sargsyan speaks at National Cathedral during Ecumenical Service – Photo Credit: Donovan Marks Photography

The Reverend Olav Fykse Tveit General Secretary at the World Council of Churches – Ecumenical Service at the National Cathedral – Photo Credit: Donovan Marks Photography

Ecumenical Service 100th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide Ecumenical Service – Photo Credit: Donovan Marks Photography

Ecumenical Service Ceremony Armenian Genocide Ecumenical Service at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC – Photo Credit: Donovan Marks Photography

Candle Lighting Ceremony Ecumenical Service – Armenian Genocide Centennial – Photo Credit: Donovan Marks Photography

Candle Lighting Ceremony Candles and forget-me-not flowers, a symbol of the Armenian Genocide at the Ecumenical Service – Credit to: Donovan Marks Photography

The Reverend Dr. Olav Fyrse Tveit WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 07: President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, and Vice President Joe Biden, attend of the Armenian Genocide Centennial (NCAGC) Ecumenical Service at Washington National Cathedral on May 7, 2015 in Washington DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for NCAGC)

The Most Reverend Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 07: President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, and Vice President Joe Biden, attend of the Armenian Genocide Centennial (NCAGC) Ecumenical Service at Washington National Cathedral on May 7, 2015 in Washington DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for NCAGC)

Armenian President and Vice President Joseph Biden Attend Cathedral Ceremony WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 07: President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, and Vice President Joe Biden, attend of the Armenian Genocide Centennial (NCAGC) Ecumenical Service at Washington National Cathedral on May 7, 2015 in Washington DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for NCAGC)

Candle Lighting Ceremony WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 07: President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, and Vice President Joe Biden, attend of the Armenian Genocide Centennial (NCAGC) Ecumenical Service at Washington National Cathedral on May 7, 2015 in Washington DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for NCAGC)

Candle Lighting ceremony WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 07: President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, and Vice President Joe Biden, attend of the Armenian Genocide Centennial (NCAGC) Ecumenical Service at Washington National Cathedral on May 7, 2015 in Washington DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for NCAGC)

s Holines Aram I Catholicos of Great House of Cilicia WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 07: President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, and Vice President Joe Biden, attend of the Armenian Genocide Centennial (NCAGC) Ecumenical Service at Washington National Cathedral on May 7, 2015 in Washington DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for NCAGC)

His Holiness Karekin II WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 07: His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriach and Catholicos of All Armenians speaks the National Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial (NCAGC) Ecumenical Service at Washington National Cathedral on May 7, 2015 in Washington DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for NCAGC)

Armenian President Serzh Sargysian WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 07: President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, and Vice President Joe Biden, attend of the Armenian Genocide Centennial (NCAGC) Ecumenical Service at Washington National Cathedral on May 7, 2015 in Washington DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for NCAGC)

esident Sargsyan Speaks to More than 2,000 Armenians WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 07: President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, and Vice President Joe Biden, attend of the Armenian Genocide Centennial (NCAGC) Ecumenical Service at Washington National Cathedral on May 7, 2015 in Washington DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for NCAGC)

President Sargsyan, VP Joseph Biden and UN Ambassador Samantha Power WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 07: President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, and Vice President Joe Biden, attend of the Armenian Genocide Centennial (NCAGC) Ecumenical Service at Washington National Cathedral on May 7, 2015 in Washington DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for NCAGC)

oubar Afeyan and U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 07: President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, and Vice President Joe Biden, attend of the Armenian Genocide Centennial (NCAGC) Ecumenical Service at Washington National Cathedral on May 7, 2015 in Washington DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for NCAGC)

His Holines Karekin II Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 07: President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, and Vice President Joe Biden, attend of the Armenian Genocide Centennial (NCAGC) Ecumenical Service at Washington National Cathedral on May 7, 2015 in Washington DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for NCAGC)

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Noubar Afeyan Noubar Afeyan is awarded a jersey from the LA2DC team at the Banquet

Congressman Brad Sherman & His Holiness Karekin II Congressman Brad Sherman accepts an award at the Banquet

Banquet Awards Speeches were made to the large crowd at the Banquet Award Ceremony

John Heubusch & His Holiness Karekin II John Heubusch accepts an award at the Banquet

Fethiye Cetin Fethiye Cetin accepts an award at the Banquet

Ambassadors from Lebanon, Cyprus and Russia; Canadian Member of Parliament and Deputy Ambassador

Dr. Steiner Bryn Dr. Steiner Bryn accepts an award on behalf of Fridtjof Nansen at the Banquet

Minister of the Diaspora Minister of the Diaspora addresses attendees at the Banquet

Award banquet

Ruben Vardanyan, Paul Ignatius, Noubar Afeyan, David Ignatius

Ari Zev accepts an award on behalf of the Shoa Foundation Ari Zev accepts an award on behalf of the Shoa Foundation at the Banquet

Paul Ignatius Paul Ignatius addresses the crowd at the Banquet

Taner Akcam Taner Akcam accepts an award at the Banquet

John and Douglas Kerr & His Holiness Catholicos Aram I

Johnson Garrett & His Holiness Catholicos Aram I Johnson Garrett accepts an award at the Banquet

John and Douglas Kerr & His Holiness Catholicos Aram I His Holiness Catholicos Aram I presents an award to John and Douglas Kerr at the Banquet

Zulal A Capello Trio Zulal A Capello Trio sings at the Banquet

Victoria Barnett accepts an award on behalf of Raphael Lemkin Victoria Barnett accepts an award on behalf of Raphael Lemkin at the Banquet

Noubar Afeyan Noubar Afeyan addresses the crowd at the Banquet

Victoria Barnett Victoria Barnett accepts an award at the Banquet

Adam Strom – Facing History and Ourselves Adam Strom accepts the award for Facing History and Ourselves at the Banquet

Jessie Sayre Maeck Jessie Sayre Maeck accepts an award on behalf of Woodrow Wilson at the Banquet

Mark Geragos Mark Geragos hosts the Banquet

Henry Morgenthau III & His Holiness Karekin II Henry Morgenthau III accepts an award at the Banquet

Banquet Awards Speeches were made to the large crowd at the Banquet Award Ceremony

LA2DC Team The LA2DC Team presents jerseys to the NCAGC at the Banquet.

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I His Holiness Catholicos Aram I speaks to the crowd at the Banquet

Congressman Brad Sherman Congressman Brad Sherman addresses the crowd at the Banquet

Ruben Vardanyan, Paul Ignatius, Noubar Afeyan, David Ignatius Ruben Vardanyan, Paul Ignatius, Noubar Afeyan, David Ignatius at the Banquet

a Setrakian Lara Setrakian delivers her address to the large crowd at the Banquet

Lara Setrakian Lara Setrakian delivers her address to the Banquet

Paul Ignatius Mr. Ignatius addresses attendees at the Banquet

Ari Zev Ari Zev accepts an award at the Banquet

His Holiness Karekin II His Holiness Karekin II addresses the Banquet

Noubar Afeyan Noubar Afeyan is awarded for his efforts at the NCAGC Banquet

Dr. Steiner Bryn & His Holiness Catholicos Aram I

Congressman Frank Pallone Congressman Frank Pallone addresses the crowd at the Banquet

Minister of Diaspora Minister of Diaspora addresses the crowd at the Banquet

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Videos from Centennial Events

Candles Lit at the Ecumenical Service

Choir at the Ecumenical Service

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I at the Ecumenical Service

Opening Procession at the Ecumenical Service

Vice President Biden entering Ecumenical Service

President Sargsyan’s Speech at the Ecumenical Service

Candles Lit at the Ecumenical Service (2)

Lighting of the Candles and Blessing of the Evening Lamp at Ecumenical Service

Olav Fykse Tveit speaking at the Ecumenical Service

His Holiness Catholicos Karekin II at the Ecumenical Service

Honoring the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide at the Ecumenical Service

Interviews with Award Recipients at the Banquet

Basilica Armenian Liturgy

Strathmore Concert

Entire Mass Part 1

Entire Mass Part 2

Liturgy at the National Cathedral, Camera A

Liturgy at the National Cathedral, Camera B

Reception and Banquet Program

Entire Concert Part 1

Entire Concert Part 2

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